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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.68, 3,787.50 and 1,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.68, 3,787.50 and 1,565.86 is: 2,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.68 : 3,787.50 = 1,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.68/3,787.50 = 1,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.68x = 3,787.50 × 1,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.68x = 5,930,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,694.75/2,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.80

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